FORT MYERS

People are taking the coronavirus seriously, and Lee Health says all that seriousness is showing.

Lee Health says they focused on the tests that were performed and reported the same day to get a better understanding of how the virus is spreading throughout the county.

They found that over the past 4-5 days those positivity rates have been dropping, and not just that but hospitalizations as well.

Weeks ago Lee Heath was seeing 30 – 40 new COVID patients admitted per day.

The president of Lee Health, Dr. Larry Antonucci said on Tuesday they saw 13 COVID patients admitted.

We asked Dr. Antonucci what he attributed the decline to. He says he thinks people are starting to be more responsible.

“I really think it’s because people are beginning to pay attention. They are wearing masks, their social distancing using good handwashing all of the things that we’ve been saying all along I’m just seeing more and more of it as I’m out and about,” Dr. Antonucci said.

It’s important to note that Lee Health only analyzes the data gathered at it’s testing sites.

Dr. Antonucci says when you’re looking at the Department of Health positivity rates you need to take into account many of the tests included we’re administered weeks ago.